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RL51 LTU

2002 Lexus IS200

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,786 mi
Last recorded152,786 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 LTU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 152,786 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 143,550 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 133,376 miles

MIL lamp illuminated

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall in poor condition

Fail 11 Dec 2012 133,376 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

MIL lamp illuminated

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2011 122,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 119,627 miles

O/S/F Tyre Inner Side Has Cut But Not Enough To Reach Ply Cords

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009
Fail 14 Jul 2009

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,001 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 81,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 129,317 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 128,714 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 102,859 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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RL51 LTU is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL51 LTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RL51 LTU registered?

RL51 LTU is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is RL51 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 LTU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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